NYU Math

[itolemma]

I am interested in NYU for PhD in Mathematics, but I have noticed that they require 72 hours of graduate coursework:

http://www.math.nyu.edu/degree/phd/

At a rate of 3-4 courses per term, this represents 3-4 years of solid coursework. When do students do research? Is there some catch? This figure is much higher than it is for any other program, and I'm curious as to how things work out in practice. I would greatly appreciate any advice.

[Tam]

I thought that was pretty typical - it seems similar to the numbers I've seen. But perhaps in "number of credits" they are also counting dissertation hours?

[hubris]

I thought that was pretty typical - it seems similar to the numbers I've seen. But perhaps in "number of credits" they are also counting dissertation hours?

I would assume that Tam is correct.

NYU is a known money pit, but I would be surprised if that number did not include the research years.

[mikens]

Hi! has anyone got an acceptance already?

or at least a response?

I applied to the MS in math, but actually I'm more interested in NYU's PhD program in Atmosphere Ocean Sciences and Math (within the Math department) (both PhD programs, math and AOS&M, share the same MS in math)...

good luck everyone!

[MrHippo]

I am interested in NYU for PhD in Mathematics, but I have noticed that they require 72 hours of graduate coursework:

http://www.math.nyu.edu/degree/phd/

At a rate of 3-4 courses per term, this represents 3-4 years of solid coursework. When do students do research? Is there some catch? This figure is much higher than it is for any other program, and I'm curious as to how things work out in practice. I would greatly appreciate any advice.

Once you pass the oral exams, you can sign up for PhD research credits, i.e. you don't technically have to take any more formal courses. So, the 72 credits isn't as much as it seems.

Edited March 3, 2010 by MrHippo

[MrHippo]

I would assume that Tam is correct.

NYU is a known money pit, but I would be surprised if that number did not include the research years.

I don't know about unsupported students, but supported students are compensated quite well.

[kdilks]

I don't know about unsupported students, but supported students are compensated quite well.

Actually, I think their funding is comparable to most schools once you take cost-of-living into consideration.

[MrHippo]

Actually, I think their funding is comparable to most schools once you take cost-of-living into consideration.

Fair enough, living in Manhattan is not cheap, though it does come with extra benefits. Nevertheless, there are a few things to keep in mind:

1. Subsidized housing is available to first years.

2. The stipend has a 9-month duration. So, there is some additional summer funding available at NYU, or you could (say) get a paid internship elsewhere during the summer.

3. You can pay very reasonable rents by living in Brooklyn, Roosevelt Island, Jersey City, etc. Then there are the perennial favorites such as taking multiple roommates, etc.

Now, if you live alone in Manhattan, take the taxi everywhere, and eat out every night, that's a different story .

[rohitpatra]

Fair enough, living in Manhattan is not cheap, though it does come with extra benefits. Nevertheless, there are a few things to keep in mind:

1. Subsidized housing is available to first years.

2. The stipend has a 9-month duration. So, there is some additional summer funding available at NYU, or you could (say) get a paid internship elsewhere during the summer.

3. You can pay very reasonable rents by living in Brooklyn, Roosevelt Island, Jersey City, etc. Then there are the perennial favorites such as taking multiple roommates, etc.

Now, if you live alone in Manhattan, take the taxi everywhere, and eat out every night, that's a different story .

can anyone tell me how costly is living in manhattan will be i am getting a offer of amount $26000 for the first year though not in nyu but in columbia (they are some 25 min apart.)

i also have subsidized housing available to me from the univ